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Horn Button Blanks

Rough-cut discs from cow horn prepared for sewing onto clothing. HTS 9601.90.60.00 covers these as worked horn articles before final drilling, distinct from finished apparel trims. Sold in bulk for garment manufacturers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9606.22.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If drilled with shank or holes

Finished buttons of bone/horn classify under heading 9606.

4107.11Lower: 14.9% vs 20%

If full hide remnants

Leather industry hides under Chapter 41.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Import as 'unfinished' to qualify; drilled buttons may go to 9606.22

• Moisture content tests prevent rot claims